A Changing of the Guard: A Revolutionary Character Analysis of King Lear in the Play: King Lear by William Shakespeare This paper will exact a character analysis of King Lear in the play: King Lear by William Shakespeare. By understanding the senility of King Lear, we find that he is not capable of ruling any longer in a reasonable manner. He chooses his two most evil daughters to rule his kingdom, and they overthrow their own Father. By knowing Lear's poor judgment in this manner, he is a symbol and catalyst for revolution in his kingdom. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 21599 Price: 26.85